The Farewell

Expedition

Penoir says goodbye to Paari, Beruka sick. Penoir must find cure   Chapter 2 - The Farewell   "Your mother and I are so proud of you Paari Nettlehut, you've made it so you can support a family and have a great life at the Bilden Mine."   Today was the first time Paari Nettlehut had seen his father shed a tear. Penoir Nettlehut was a stern father who grew up on his ancestors farm. He always wanted to leave but his family kept him firmly rooted to the homestead. Penoir Nettlehut was not crying because he was losing a son, but his family was gaining a man. As the plain dwarf's beard sponged up the tears of joy, Beruka Nettlehut stepped forward to kiss Paari Nettlehut's forehead before he boarded the carriage. After waving goodbye Beruka Nettlehut turned to Penoir Nettlehut   "Shouldn't you be planting the potatoes?" she abrubtly asked.   "I haven't had a day off in years, can't I just rest for today?" Penoir Nettlehut joked.   "Not if you don't want me to leave you for the nice millwright that lives down the path." Both the husband and wife laughed   "You've been using that line for 40 years now, if you were serious you would've done it by now." Penoir Nettlehut kissed Beruka Nettlehut and headed off toward his farm but after a few minutes of work.   'CRASH!'   The sounds of pans falling echoed into the yard. "Beruka Nettlehut!". Penoir Nettlehut ran as fast as his short legs could manage...   "Whats wrong with her Doc?"   "I can't say for sure, seems as though she has been poisoned, she can't even speak."   As Penoir Nettlehut stood in shock of the unfolding events, neighbours started getting curious and peered into his farmhouse window. The neighbours started yelling into the house who they suspected.   "A Giant could of done it!"   "Maybe a Wraith?"   "Was it a plague?"   "It could of been his son?"   Penoir Nettlehut, infuriated, ran to the window   "How dare you accuse my son of such blasphemy!"   The neighbour remarked back "He did just skip outta town, but there is another suspect. My boy was strolling past when he heard Beruka Nettlehut telling you she was going to leave you, motives right there."   As the crowd erupted in anger and fear the doctor calmed them down, pointing out the lack of evidence. If the doctor had not stepped in Penoir Nettlehut may have been attacked.   The only possible solution to Beruka Nettlehut's sickness would be to talk to the master wizard in Skygarde. After grabbing what little belongings he had, Penoir Nettlehut set off for the Magi Guild, hoping to clear his name, and save his wife.